Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
That's NOT the true essence of a representational democracy Alan. That might be your opinion, but that's not describing a representational democracy.
You're right in that a rep needs to use his/her position to learn a lot about the issues, but that knowledge does NOT give them the right to vote however they wish. It is incumbent upon said rep to take his/her knowledge and educate the constituents and do the very best they can to persuade. If they can't persuade, they CANNOT vote against their constituents' views. Never. If they do, they're not reps.
Carl
So, Carl, since EVERY base's pilots voted in favor of C2012, why weren't you there leading the charge to recall those elected reps who voted against it?? They clearly did NOT vote the will of their pilots.